“You need to pick between cheerleading and show choir.” Those nine words dictated my entire high-school experience. They determined the people I would meet, the friendships I would form, and the high-school memories I would carry with me for the rest of my life. You see, I wasn’t raised by my mom and dad. I was raised by my grandma and great aunt, then later by my uncle and aunt. It was near ... Read the Post
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Child Coping Mechanisms: Navigating “The Kamikaze Phenomenon”
What happens to the wonderful child who was just saying "please" and "thank you," laughing at your silly jokes, offering to help with dinner just last week...yesterday...an hour ago… when a custody exchange starts looming closer? It's imperative to learn child coping mechanisms to help your stepchildren through difficult custody transitions when they experience something I’ve taken to calling “The ... Read the Post
The Diary of a Young Stepmom
The music was so loud; I suddenly felt like I was just watching a movie. You know, one of those movies when they're at a night club and the camera gets shaky. Everything around the character is blurry until she escapes the club and finds relief throwing up outside. Then, the camera stabilizes, and the character's friends come outside to make sure she is okay and most importantly, to make ... Read the Post
The “S” Word: Stepmom is Not a Bad Word
The only half in this house is the half and half creamer, and the only steps in this house are the ones that lead upstairs. You’ve seen the quote, right? I used to find it cute, but now it just makes me cringe… and maybe a little offended. What is so wrong with being a half sibling or a stepmom? I’m proud of my title, and I don’t appreciate you insinuating there’s something shameful about ... Read the Post
Kicking the Stepmom Martyr Mindset Once and For All!
“Sure, Babe. Your ex and her family can live with us for a few months while they work to get their feet on the ground.” What’s the worst that could happen? And honestly, who am I to tell my new husband of only 4 months that he can’t see his daughter everyday? Their only other option is to live with the stepdad’s brother, and that’s not really even a viable option. First of all, we’ve never ... Read the Post
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